UK ban fracking but Love Leitrim claim it’s a stunt
Love Leitrim have described the recent temporary ban on fracking in England as a ‘pre election stunt’. The decision at the weekend by the UK government comes into immediate effect and is a major U- turn on their previous views. Notably, Northern Ireland is absent from this temporary ban as…
Love Leitrim Blasted Government on Shannon Estuary Fracking
The Taoiseach Leo Varadkar and Environmental Minister Richard Bruton are being criticised for signing off on a proposal to develop a gas terminal in the Shannon estuary. The Love Leitrim group have blasted the government after it was revealed that project was included on the draft Projects of Common Interest…
Government expected to sign off on fracked gas terminal in Shannon estuary this Friday
The Irish Government are expected to sign off on a proposed fracked gas terminal in the Shannon estuary as a priority development on Friday next. It’s a move that has angered many anti-fracking groups right across the country including various groups opposed to fracking here in the north west. It’s…
Traveller discrimination starts school
An Oireachtas Committee has heard travellers are excluded and isolated from the beginning of their school lives. A group representing the community has called for ‘solidarity’ at cabinet level when it comes to tackling mental health. Jamie Murphy from the Sligo Traveller Support says that unfortunately traveller discrimination…
“Heart on the hill’ placed on Benbo Mountain in recognition of the Global Climate Strike
A team of volunteers including students from the St Claire’s secondary schools have erected Love Leitrim’s “Heart on the hill’ on the Benbo Mountain in recognition of the Global Climate Strike which is taking place on Friday September 20th. The heart is set to encourage and support students coming out…
Sligo Traveller Support walk to mark world suicide prevention day.
Suicide rates are at least seven times higher for Traveller men and six times higher for Traveller women. To highlight the issue the Sligo Traveller Support Group is organising a walk to the summit of Knocknarea in Sligo in memory of those who have been lost through…
Sligo Traveller Support Group express frustration over failure to discuss amended motion
Members of the Sligo Traveller Support Group are expressing their ‘frustration’ over the failure to discuss an amended motion at yesterday’s monthly meeting of Sligo County Council. At the last meeting, the Traveller Accommodation Plan (TAP) was deferred so the Sligo Traveller Support Group could submit a number of amendments.…